Beach · South Iceland
Reynisfjara
black sand beach in southern Iceland near the town of Vík í Mýrdal
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Reynisfjara is 188 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 49 min by car.
- The nearest town to Reynisfjara is Vík.
- Reynisfjara is a beach in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 188 km by road, about 2 h 49 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4049° N, 19.0640° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Reynisfjara?
Reynisfjara is a beach in South Iceland.
Where is Reynisfjara?
Reynisfjara is at 63.4049° N, 19.0640° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Baðstofuhellir, a cave about 566 m away in a straight line.
How far is Reynisfjara from Reykjavík?
Reynisfjara is 188 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 49 min by car.
How do I get to Reynisfjara?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reynisfjara, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Reynisfjara?
We have not verified a fee for Reynisfjara. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Reynisfjara?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 76 minutes' drive from Reynisfjara. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (106 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
BaðstofuhellirCave · 566 mCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Hálsanefshellir caveCave · 1.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: diego_cue
ReynisdrangarViewpoint · 1.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Fryš
DyrhólaeyViewpoint · 2.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Geri340
VíkurfjaraBeach · 2.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Thew44
Creator:Mathieu Allory
ReynisfjallMountain · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: JavierOlivares
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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